The content of the Early Years Services Page is maintained by the Powell River Early Years Committee.

“The Early Years Planning Table is comprised of a dedicated group of professionals who meet to improve services and programs for families with children aged 0-5. The EYPT has representatives from PRCYFSS, MCFD, SD47, Tla’amin Nation, Vancouver Coastal Health, inclusion Powell River, CCRR, Success by 6, PREP, and United Way.”
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SD47 Virtual Strong Start Weekly Newsletter can be found here:

Virtual StrongStart- STRONGSTART DO – Powell River Board of Education (sd47.bc.ca)

Mental Health and Health Resources for Parents:

Government of BC Mental Health Resources Guide Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/virtual-supports-covid-19
Anxiety Resources: https://www.anxietycanada.com/
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has launched an online free mental health program called Kelty’s Key. A link to the site is: https://www.keltyskey.com/
Powell River Divisions of Family Practice publishes newsletters- Doctor’s Notes: https://mailchi.mp/divisionsbc.ca/2020july6?fbclid=IwAR2Mj9bjJdXGolt6koNVX99UcN1qBHr6K4b6amlIOF4ZbwLdnWNbx0O4AXw

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What is Social and Emotional Learning?

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is a critical component to the healthy development of young children – impacting how we process emotions, achieve goals, maintain positive relationships and make responsible decisions in our lives.

(see www.selmatters.ca for more information on Social and Emotional Health in Children)

The brochure in the link below is entitled: “Family Resources for Young Children” and gives information on how to connect with resources that support your child’s social and emotional learning in the Powell River Community.

EYPT Social-Emotional Health Brochure (1)

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Social Emotional Topics For Early Years

Sleep

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Separation Anxiety

Sleep protocol (1)

separation anxiety – VCH (3)
Screen Time and the Young Child – VCH (2)

Screen Time and Young Children

Here are current recommendations on screen time for young children:

https://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/screen-time-and-young-children

https://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/screen-time-at-home-healthy-habits

Maintaining Safety Online

Here are recommendations for maintaining safety online for older children and youth:

https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/sites/default/files/internetsafety.pdf

https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/sites/default/files/tip_sheet_-_internet_safety_parents1.pdf

https://www.yrp.ca/en/crime-prevention/internet-safety.asp

https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/violence-bullying-and-abuse-prevention/parents/kids-safety-online

Emotions Regulation

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/peaceful-parents-happy-kids/201307/5-steps-help-kids-learn-control-their-emotions

https://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/mental-health-matters/social-and-emotional-learning/emotional-development/coping-skills-managing

https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/helping-young-children-with-emotional-regulation-tips-for-parents-0706175

Confident Parents is a phone-based coaching program for parents to help their children aged 3-12 years to manage either behaviour or anxiety challenges. For more information see:

https://cptka.inputhealth.com/ “